do i need finasteride if im already taking oral spironolactone? (hrt) Transgender 6/10/2025
The conversation is about managing hair loss while on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen and spironolactone. The user considers adding finasteride but decides to wait and see the effects of the current treatment.
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Hair regrowth and gender transition using finasteride, estrogen, and spironolactone. Significant hair regrowth and personal transformation were achieved through hormone replacement therapy.
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Hormone replacement therapy with spironolactone and estradiol significantly improved hair thickness and growth, surpassing previous treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil. The user experienced regrowth in receded areas and a more youthful appearance.
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The conversation discusses hair loss treatments for a woman experiencing androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, with suggestions including low-dose oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and hormone replacement therapy. The user is seeking advice due to intolerance to spironolactone and topical minoxidil, and concerns about low testosterone and DHT levels.
community I don’t understand this, is he equating taking Fin with being on HRT?
The conversation is about using finasteride and testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for hair loss and their role in gender-affirming care. It debates whether these treatments are considered hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and their implications for both cisgender and transgender individuals.
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A transgender woman experienced significant hair regrowth after 18 months of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen and bicalutamide. The discussion notes HRT's effectiveness for hair regrowth but warns against its use for cisgender men due to feminizing effects.
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